A Topical Gunpowder Van

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A Topical Gunpowder Van

Post by METHSSNIFFER » Sun Sep 22, 2013 11:29 pm

Using some imagination and skill a quite brilliant and comical model can be made. Seen on another post but deserved its own. Produced courtesy of Peter Butler.
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Post by OLD GUY » Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:03 am

Don't play with fire ! :lol:

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Post by steamie1 » Mon Sep 23, 2013 10:56 am

That is so so good!

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Post by The Denying Dutchman » Mon Sep 23, 2013 10:58 am

:lol:
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Post by SapperAnt » Mon Sep 23, 2013 11:08 am

NOt wanting to be "that guy" but Gunpowder doesnt explode .... it burns rapidly. And I mean RAPIDLY.  It only goes "bang" because the hot gasses rapidly expand and are contained within a pressure vessel, e.g. a cannon barrel. It's why barrels of gun powder are never filled to the top.

How do I know this? From firing cannons! :P (which is why I am a trifle deaf in one ear. I know its a stupid place to keep a trifle but its so convenient)

GREAT and humorous model nonetheless!!


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Post by andymctractor » Mon Sep 23, 2013 1:47 pm

I'm not a fan of comic figures, though they are clearly popular with others, but this model is brilliant.
Perhaps the 16mm Ass. should start a new category for their MOTY competition at the national show.
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Post by METHSSNIFFER » Mon Sep 23, 2013 2:06 pm

I think they have its called whimsical

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Post by JMORG » Mon Sep 23, 2013 8:34 pm

Remember kids, never play with explosives...
Unless you're a Mythbuster that is! :D

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Post by Peter Butler » Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:18 pm

andymctractor:89480 wrote:I'm not a fan of comic figures, though they are clearly popular with others, but this model is brilliant.
Perhaps the 16mm Ass. should start a new category for their MOTY competition at the national show.
Thank you guys for all of your comments and appreciation.
I should add that the wimsical category of the 16mm Association annual MOTY is called the Gorgon Diplock Trophy, and I am the current holder of this prestigious award! (although not for this particular model!)
There are many examples of my wimsical 'Emett' models elsewhere on this forum.

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Post by Crackingjob » Mon Sep 23, 2013 10:57 pm

I have seen this and others that Peter has built...superb..just superb

Anyone else out there with an exploding van...lets see you efforts

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Post by Peter Butler » Mon Sep 23, 2013 11:15 pm

[quote="Crackingjob:89517"]I have seen this and others that Peter has built...superb..just superb

Now that's what friends are for!....... Thank you!

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Post by METHSSNIFFER » Mon Sep 23, 2013 11:52 pm

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Post by Andrew » Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:29 am

Very good! Like the Emett stuff too.

The GPV reminds me of the old Triang model that would burst apart when triggered from the lineside. Swift Sixteen's fan powered loco-thing has also got that quirky Triang pedigree - now who's going to build the giraffe car, the one with the occupants who duck their head to clear low bridges etc???

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Post by OLD GUY » Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:05 am

Very nice and funny !

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Post by Peter Butler » Tue Sep 24, 2013 9:54 pm

METHSSNIFFER:89519 wrote:Image
Thanks for posting my model of Emett's 'Neptune'. This is as close as possibly anyone could get of the original as there are no drawings , only photographs of the loco working on the FT&O miniature passenger carrying line (15inch gauge) at the Festival of Britain Exhibition in 1951.
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This model was entered in another category at MOTY as it was of a prototype with IC power. (It was Highly Commended)

My winning entry for the Gordon Diplock Trophy was 'The Early Morning Milk Train' taken directly from one of Emett's cartoons.
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Post by OLD_GUY » Thu Sep 26, 2013 11:39 am

Morning Milk Train' taken directly from one of Emett's cartoons.
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When I see this pic I really like milk! :lol:

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Post by Peter Butler » Thu Sep 26, 2013 9:28 pm

Are you familiar with Emett's cartoon drawings?

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Post by 11thHour » Fri Sep 27, 2013 1:51 am

Peter Butler:89674 wrote:Are you familiar with Emett's cartoon drawings?
http://www.rowlandemett.com/

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Post by Peter Butler » Fri Sep 27, 2013 10:00 am

11thHour:89714 wrote:
Peter Butler:89674 wrote:Are you familiar with Emett's cartoon drawings?
http://www.rowlandemett.com/

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I am a member of the Society. Anyone interested in Rowland Emett's brilliant creations should join this on-line free Society which is studying the life and times of Emett and publishing a newsletter to download regularly.

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